Cheerleading

A friend of mine once called me a cheerleader for writers. At the time, I wasn’t sure it was a compliment, but in the years since, I realize that friend was probably right. I have a tendency to want to encourage others, cheer them on, make them remember why they should keep trying when they’d rather quit.

I wish I could tell you why, other than it’s just the kind of person I am.

Everyone needs a little encouragement once in a while, and we all want to succeed at something, so of course we’re going to try. Sometimes we fail. Sometimes we work harder than we’ve ever worked and lose. But sometimes we succeed, and those are the times that keep us moving forward, keep us working hard. This is why we try.

But it takes faith.

And patience.

And every so often, encouragement from a cheerleader who believes in your ability to be the person you are.

I’m willing to be that cheerleader for you. For all of you. So if you’re lacking faith in yourself, I will have faith in you. If you’re lacking the patience to keep moving forward, not knowing when or if you’ll ever succeed, I’ll loan you some of mine. And if you need someone to shake pom-poms in your face and scream and cheer while doing cartwheels, I’ll do that too. (Well, maybe not the cartwheel part—I’m getting a little old for that.)

In the meantime, here is a little something to remind you what it means to be strong. (By the way, this is the true story of my cousin Jodi—who is also a cheerleader, apparently. I guess it runs in our family or something.)

Now you have no excuses left. Get to work!

Thursday Inspiration

Okay, so this week, all my blogs were scheduled because I'm trying something new to get myself organized. But today I had to come out of edit-mode to share something I saw on Nathan Bransford's blog. (Thanks again!)

This video pretty much says it all for me today. It's very short and so worth watching.



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The Nativity: Breath of Heaven

I won't be posting much this week, but thought I'd share this video clip with my readers. I truly hope that you and your loved ones have a glorious, wonderful, festive holiday season.

Merry Christmas from Nichole!

* Video clip courtesy of Mailman0 on You Tube.

For My Friends

It seems like there's something in the air lately. I have an influx of friends, loved ones, and even just people I know casually who are struggling with making life decisions that are tough. And as usual, I'm among them.

Anyway, since Google has been down all day--or at least every time I checked--and Blogger let me in for a minute, I thought I'd hurry and post this video for a little inspiration.

It's okay, everyone. You have the power within yourselves to make the best choices for your future. Do what feels right to you, and it probably is. If not, it's still okay!

Random Measures of Strength: Part 3

“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.”

~Henry Miller

Canyon Prayer by Jessie Alexander

Jessi Alexander - Canyon Prayer (Official Music Video) - More bloopers are a click away

Sunday Inspiration

Just a little something to remind us all why we try so hard. I didn't make this, nor do I know the person who did. But it was inspiring to me, so I thought I'd share.

The following is an Anthony Fernando creation:



Happy Sunday! Have a wonderful, spectacular, encoraging week.

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